Cinco de Mayo: State-by-state guide to margarita costs

Today's Homeowner reports that the cost of making a homemade margarita in the U.S. varies regionally, with a national average of $2.56 per drink.

Child care now costs more than a mortgage, study finds

Here's the cities that have the most expensive child care and mortgage costs based on a family's household income, according to Zillow.

Amazon, Target among retailers to pull weighted infant sleepwear over safety concerns

Medical experts and federal regulators have argued that the weighted infant sleepwear poses a health risk to babies, while some companies selling the products claim they help babies fall asleep.

What do higher-for-longer interest rates mean for your money?

Americans will be forced to adapt to a new normal where savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers face steeper debt payments on everything from credit cards to mortgages to student loans.

Sam's Club to roll out AI checkout technology across all stores soon

Sam's Club is introducing artificial intelligence technology to verify purchases and expedite exits by 23%, initially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, with plans to implement it across all nearly 600 stores by year's end.

Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says

An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.

How often should you go to the grocery store and how much to spend?

Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.

Mother's Day 2024: near-record spending of $33.5 billion expected

According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year. 

Restored Texas oyster reef aims to revitalize Galveston Bay after difficult season

A private reef restoration project in Texas is using recycled oyster shells to revitalize Galveston Bay's struggling oyster population and improve water quality.

Land stolen in growing title theft trend
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From dream to nightmare: Houston woman's land stolen in growing title theft trend highlighted by FBI.

Bettergoods, Walmart’s new store-label grocery brand, coming to stores

Walmart’s new low-cost brand is bringing hundreds of grocery items, including plant-based and gluten-free options, to stores at prices that start at just $2.

Scam calls impersonating Ft. Bend County Sheriff's Office
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FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has more on what's happening and spoke with one woman who was targeted, but didn't fall for the scam.

The Healthcare Navigator
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Heather Sullivan shares how Rice University students have developed an app to tackle unnecessary medical costs, empowering patients to navigate the healthcare system and save money.

H-E-B recalls Creamy Creations ice cream cups due to potential contamination

H-E-B announces a recall on specific Creamy Creations ice cream cups in all stores in Texas and Mexico, including Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop, and Mi Tienda stores.

Let's a-go? Recall for sticky acceleration pedal – in this Mario Kart racer

JAKKS Pacific recalled about 17,500 of its Mario Kart ride-on racer cars after learning the battery-operated toy could cause a crash if the acceleration pedal is clogged with debris.